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| Title | Cities (R)Evolution In The Smart Era: Smart Mobility Practices As A Driving Force For Tourism Flow And The Moderating Role Of Airports In Cities |
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| ID_Doc | 13996 |
| Authors | Marchesani F.; Masciarelli F.; Bikfalvi A. |
| Year | 2023 |
| Published | International Journal of Tourism Cities, 9, 4 |
| DOI | http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/IJTC-05-2023-0104 |
| Abstract | Purpose: The significance of smart mobility practices in shaping cities from a smart perspective has grown in recent years, influencing policies and the choices made by inhabitants. This transformation has led to the emergence of novel services and strategies, creating a new, vibrant and highly personalised urban environment that caters to the needs and preferences of both local residents and visitors. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the influence of smart mobility practices on tourism flows in cities, considering the moderating effect of airport activities on this relationship. Design/methodology/approach: Using a generalised method of moments estimation and focusing on 20 Italian cities over an eight-year period, the authors highlight the current relationship between smart mobility practices and tourism flows. Moreover, the authors demonstrate that the yearly advancement of airports positively moderates this relationship. Findings: The findings indicate a significant relationship between smart mobility practices in modern cities and tourism inflows because they influence the development of tourism services and emerging trends such as smart tourism and smart destinations. Furthermore, airport activities as a proxy for city openness play a crucial role in this link. The study shows that airports have an incremental impact on tourism and on the relationship between tourism and sustainable practices. Research limitations/implications: The limitations of this quantitative approach include the focus on a single country, the challenge of measuring the development of smart mobility practices due to a lack of standardised variables and the need for future research to expand the sample to different countries in relation to tourism inflows. Practical implications: This study has practical implications for policymakers and governance in their task of effectively coordinating internal smart mobility practices and managing incoming tourism flows. Social implications: This study has social implications, highlighting the need for policymakers and governance to address the societal impacts of smart mobility practices and tourism inflows, ensuring inclusive and sustainable outcomes for local communities. Originality/value: This study contributes to the existing literature as one of the first attempts to examine the interplay between smart mobility practices in smart cities and tourism flows. Furthermore, it emphasises the role of airports in this relationship, highlighting how the interaction between these variables benefits both stakeholders. © 2023, International Tourism Studies Association. |
| Author Keywords | Airports; Smart city; Smart mobility; Tourism; Tourism flow |
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